Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.
Job Summary:
Processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment. Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays. Distributes patient care supplies and equipment. This position is represented by SEIU.
Job Requirements:
- Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associates/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Licenses/Certifications:
- Sterile Processing Technician certification: Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments and recording counts.
- Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc. with the appropriate exposure/dry times.
- Prepares instruments for "immediate use" sterilization when necessary.
- Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the department by daily wiping of counters, sinks, exterior surface of autoclaves and high disinfection equipment.
- Cleans the autoclave chambers on a weekly basis.
- Assists Operating Room Housekeeping with room turn over, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties, if necessary.
- Assists with picking supplies/instruments for upcoming cases.
- Performs daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment, including test packs, biological indicators and diagnostic cycle for Endoscope Processors.
- Evaluates instruments for function and safety when reprocessing.
- Provides reprocessing services for ancillary department instruments, including Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology.
- Identifies and evaluates loaner instruments prior to processing.
- Records loaner information in a log for tracking.
- Maintains Biological Incubator and log; evaluates for biological test results.
- Provides technical services and assists in operating room, recovery, outpatient endoscopy, and central sterile as assigned and directed.
- Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to the perioperative services manager.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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